• Begrudge

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /bɪˈɡɹʌdÊ’/

    Origin

    From Middle English bigrucchen ("to grumble at"), equivalent to -("at, about, over") + grudge.

    Full definition of begrudge

    Verb

    1. To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.
    2. To be reluctant
    3. To give reluctantly.
      • 2011, September 13, Sam Lyon, Borussia Dortmund 1 - 1 Arsenal, A defeat would have been harsh on the Gunners, especially after an improved rearguard action in the second half, but few could begrudge the German side a point from a match they dominated for long spells.
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